Paulinho mentions Inter and no longer tries to hide it at all. Today Gazzetta dello Sport published an interview with the midfielder, who belongs to Corinhtians (who officially acquired 50 percent of the ownership rights), in which he announces his desire to play for Inter, “Inter, I wait for your call!” he says. “Stankovic was my idol., In June, I could not say yes, in January, who knows…” Paulinho’s own words about a possible move to Milan.
“I was not born a champion. To get to this point, I have struggled, suffered and worked like a madman. Today I am very proud to know that Paulinho has become an important player because no success in life is by chance. I thank God, my wife Barbara, my family and my closest friends.”
We begin, of course, by talking about the transfer market and Inter who are very interested in Corinthians young talent.
“Inter have always been my favorite in Italy. Why? I’ve always had a soft spot for Stankovic. A player I became very fond of.”
Inter hopes to complete the acquisition of you during the winter transfer window.
“Easy now, one thing at a time. In football, it is a lot of talk. Inter is the only club who have come to Sao Paolo and presented a concrete offer for me.”
Which was not successful.
“When I was in contact with Inter during July and August, I was not yet ready to leave my home and go to Europe. This is why I chose to stay in Sao Paolo. I also felt that I was indebted to Corinthians with whom I just won the Copa Libertadores. I hope that Inter’s management understood how I felt. But Inter is Inter. For a Brazilian player, it is an ending point. One day I will come.”
When?
“After the Club World Cup I will decide my future and if Inter are still interested, we’ll talk. Currently I have to concentrate on the Seleçao and Corinthians. It is a duty.”
What do you think about Stramaccionis team?
“They just won the derby. They can win the title because they have talented players who also know how to fight for every ball. Just like me.”
Who was your idol as a child?
“Zidane, a football genius., It is a pity that you can not stop time, it would be nice to see him dance again…”
Your favorite players today?
“Xabi Alonso and Busquets. I have a different role, but I like to watch them on television because there is always something to emulate when it comes to talents like them.”
You are a different type of midfielder.
“I score more goals. During this season, I have already scored eleven goals in the league, not bad eh? I am not a striker but when I have the ball, I have the coolness of a striker.”
Your most beautiful goal.
“During this season against Cruzerio, on my birthday.”
You are very religious. Is there any special episode in your life that brought you closer to God?
“During the time when I was in Poland, I ended up in a total crisis. I was always on the bench and felt bad. Even my wife suffered. I remember I was very close to being in a terrible confrontation with the coach. It would have been a disaster. Instead, I came closer to God at this time and knew it was the right path. A road that I have not abandoned since and made me who I am today.”
A player who may very well be in the starting line-up in the upcoming World Cup in Brazil.
“I thank the national team coach Mano Menezes for the appreciation. The World Cup at home is a major responsibility. Incidentally fans create problems right now. They are dissatisfied with Seleçao, we have to win them back.”
First it is the Club World Cup.
“It should be Chelsea we meet in the final. During training with the national team I joke much with David Luiz, Ramirez and Oscar, but when it’s time for the finals nobody will have time to laugh. At Corinthians we want to take back this title to Brazil. We have been without it far too many years. “
European teams that you like to follow on television.
“In order: Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Real.”
And in the Italian football, apart from Inter?
“I watch Milan’s and Roma’s matches.”
Why do you have the nickname Paulinho?
“It’s a nickname I brought with me from the time I was playing Futsal. Well, I was not really a giant physically, but now I’ve grown up.”
You already have experience of European football, in Vilnius and Lodz.
“It was an adventure. Not a very positive one.”
Instead, a game you will never forget?
“When we won the Libertadores with Corinthians, after a hundred years of history for the club. A magical moment.”
If Paulinho had not become a footballer, which road would you have chosen?
“I was born with a ball at my feet. I have never thought of anything else.”
Everything was postponed to January. With Corinthians he has a contract that ends in 2015 with a buyout clause of 15 million euros. Today he is considered to be worth more. Moratti thinking but Bayern has declared an interest in the player according to Gazzetta dello Sport…
Source: fcinternews.it
